Thomas Perez

Thomas Perez is an American lawyer and politician known for his roles in public service and leadership. He served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017, where he focused on worker rights, job creation, and wage equality. Before that, he was the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and held various positions in the Washington, D.C. government. Perez has a background in civil rights law and has been influential in advocating for policies that promote fair labor practices and equal opportunities for all workers.